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Meta announces its “Emu” family of generative AI tools
Meta has unveiled two new AI tools, called “Emu Video” and “Emu Edit,” as part of its Emu AI research project. Emu Video allows users to create short video clips from text prompts, while Emu Edit allows custom edits on images through conversational prompts. These tools aim to transform video and image creation on Facebook…
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This AI Paper Introduces LLaVA-Plus: A General-Purpose Multimodal Assistant that Expands the Capabilities of Large Multimodal Models
The researchers from Tsinghua University, Microsoft Research, University of Wisconsin-Madison, HKUST, and IDEA Research introduce LLaVA-Plus, a general-purpose multimodal assistant that enhances the capabilities of large multimodal models. By combining tool chaining and end-to-end training techniques, LLaVA-Plus acquires tool usage skills to complete various real-world tasks. The paper presents LLaVA-Plus as a source-free multimodal assistant…
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Meet the Agile2024 Program Team – Reese Schmit
Agile2024, scheduled for July 22-26 in Dallas, introduces the dedicated team responsible for curating a memorable conference experience. In this edition, meet Reese Schmit, a member of the Agile2024 Program Team. This update was originally posted on Agile Alliance’s website.
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6 Types of Useful Smartwatch Interactions
Smartwatches offer more than just notifications and step tracking. Pew Research Center revealed that 1 in 5 Americans owned a smartwatch or fitness tracker in 2020. Due to the small screens, users prefer brief and simple interactions on smartwatches. A diary study of 11 participants identified six main types of interactions.
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5 Formatting Techniques for Long-Form Content
Summary: Thoughtful planning and editing are essential in delivering valuable, engaging content. Techniques such as summaries, bullet points, callouts, bolding, and visuals can improve comprehension and engagement with long-form content exceeding 1,000 words. Consider the needs of the audience when developing new content.
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LLMWare Launches RAG-Specialized 7B Parameter LLMs: Production-Grade Fine-Tuned Models for Enterprise Workflows Involving Complex Business Documents
Ai Bloks has announced the open-source launch of its development framework, llmware, for building enterprise-grade LLM-based workflow applications. They have also released the DRAGON series of 7B parameter LLMs, designed for fact-based question-answering for complex business and legal documents. The aim is to provide a unified framework, high-quality LLMs, and cost-effective private deployment options. The…
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Moderate your Amazon IVS live stream using Amazon Rekognition
Amazon IVS is a managed live streaming solution that simplifies the setup and management of interactive video experiences. The need for effective content moderation in live streaming has become more crucial. Amazon Rekognition Content Moderation automates image and video moderation workflows. This solution integrates with Amazon IVS and provides options for automated moderation and human…
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Retrieval-Augmented Generation with LangChain, Amazon SageMaker JumpStart, and MongoDB Atlas semantic search
Generative AI models have the potential to revolutionize enterprise operations, but businesses must address challenges like data protection and content quality. The Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) framework combines external data sources with prompts to enhance domain-specific tasks. MongoDB Atlas with Vector Search and Amazon SageMaker JumpStart support this transformative potential.
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Build a foundation model (FM) powered customer service bot with agents for Amazon Bedrock
Amazon Bedrock is a fully managed service that offers a range of foundation models (FMs) from leading AI companies like AI21 Labs, Anthropic, Cohere, Meta, Stability AI, and Amazon. It allows users to experiment with various FMs and customize them using techniques like fine-tuning and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG). Agents for Amazon Bedrock enable developers…
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Navigating the Cartographic Challenge: Halfway Through the #30DayMapChallenge
The #30DayMapChallenge is a community-driven event that takes place every November. Participants create maps around different daily themes using various tools and data. This article shares examples of geo visualizations created by the author using Observable Plot, a JavaScript library. The maps range from plotting haunted places in the United States to visualizing political rights…